$1.765 billion Powerball winner! Tickets from Naples market, Florida Publix worth $1 million (2024)

Two Publix grocery stores in Florida each sold the winning ticket for a billion-dollar lottery jackpot.
The winning ticket for the Aug. 8, 2023, Mega Millions drawing for $1.58 billion was sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach, Florida.
One of 3 winning tickets for the $1.586 billion Powerball drawing on Jan. 13, 2016, was sold at a Publix in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

It's over! We have a billion-dollar Powerball winner.

A Mega Millions jackpot winner made the weekend interesting. Now what about Powerball?

One ticket matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Wednesday, Oct. 11, drawing for an estimated $1.73 billion. A single ticket was sold in California, and final ticket sales pushed the grand total to $1.765 billion.

But that wasn't the only winner Wednesday night: Two tickets from Florida won $1 million each. They were purchased from Sunshine Supermarket, 50 Wilson Blvd. South, Suite 1, Naples, and Publix, 12500 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise.

After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Monday, Oct. 9, drawing, the jackpot shot up to $1.73 billion in a matter of hours. Monday numbers were 16-34-46-55-67 and the Powerball was 14. Power Play was 3x. The grand prize was the second-highest in Powerball history with an estimated cash option of $756.6 million.

Monday's drawing proved lucky for someone in the Sunshine State: Florida did have one big winner as one ticket matched 5 plus the Power Play for a $2 million prize. That ticket was sold at Publix, 9359 Sheridan St., Hollywood. There also were four tickets that matched 5 for $1 million prizes. Those tickets were purchased in California, Indiana, Oregon and Virginia.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, numbers were 22-24-40-52-64 and the Powerball was 10. Power Play was 2x.

This Powerball series, which started in July, produced several second-tier (or million-dollar) winners in Florida. In less than three weeks, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 11, there were seven second-tier winners, with a majority of those million-dollar winning tickets being sold at a Publix. Here's a quick recap:

In the Powerball drawing for Saturday, Sept. 23, for $785 million, a winning ticket purchased from Publix, 4606 Kirkman Road, Orlando, was worth $1 million.
In the Powerball drawing for Monday, Sept. 25, for $835 million, a ticket purchased at Publix, 3343 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee; Walmart Fuel Station, 2845 N. Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee; and Circle K, 31734 E. SR 44, Eustis, each produced $1 million winners.
In the Powerball drawing for Saturday, Sept. 30, for $960 million, a ticket purchased from Publix, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, and Publix, 695 Kristine Way, The Villages, was worth $1 million each.
In the Powerball drawing for Monday, Oct. 9, for $1.55 billion, a ticket matched 5 plus the Power Play for a $2 million prize. That ticket was sold at Publix, 9359 Sheridan St., Hollywood.

Interestingly, two Publix grocery stores in Florida each sold the winning ticket for a billion-dollar lottery jackpot.

One of three winning tickets for the $1.586 billion Powerball drawing on Jan. 13, 2016, was sold at a Publix in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

The winning ticket for the Aug. 8, 2023, Mega Millions drawing for $1.58 billion was sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach, Florida.

This billion-dollar frenzy follows this past summer's lotto series after someone in California won the Powerball jackpot for $1.08 billion. In three months, this Powerball lottery grand prize has increased from $20 million to the current pot.

How much is the Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, Oct. 11?

an estimated $1.73 billion with cash option of $756.6 million

How much was the Powerball lottery jackpot for Monday, Oct. 9?

an estimated $1.55 billion with a cash option of $679.8 million

How much was the Powerball lottery jackpot for Saturday, Oct. 7?

an estimated $1.4 billion with a cash option of $614 million

How much s the Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, Oct. 4?

an estimated $1.2 billion with a $551 million cash option

How much was the Powerball lottery jackpot for Monday, Oct. 2?

an estimated $1.04 billion with a cash option of $478.2 million

How long has Powerball rolled over?

This Powerball jackpot streak started July 22, with rollovers till the current pot. Before that, one ticket purchased in California matched the six numbers to win the Wednesday, July 19, lottery jackpot of $1.08 billion. The prize, the seventh largest jackpot in the history of Powerball and Mega Millions, has not yet been claimed.

Here's a snapshot of how the jackpot has climbed (in so short a time).

Wednesday, Oct. 11: $1.73 billion
Monday, Oct. 9: $1.55 billion
Saturday, Oct. 7: $1.4 billion
Wednesday, Oct. 4: $1.2 billion
Monday, Oct. 2: $1.04 billion
Saturday, Sept. 30: $960 million
Wednesday, Sept. 27: $850 million
Monday, Sept. 25: $785 million
Saturday, Sept. 23: $750 million
Wednesday, Sept. 20: $672 million
Monday, Sept. 18: $638 million
Saturday, Sept. 16: $596 million
Wednesday, Sept. 13: $550 million
Monday, Sept. 11: $522 million
Saturday, Sept. 9: $500 million
Wednesday, Sept. 6: $461 million
Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day: $435 million
Saturday, Sept. 2: $420 million
Wednesday, Aug. 30: $386 million
Monday, Aug. 28: $363 million
Saturday, Aug. 26: $345 million
Wednesday, Aug. 23: $313 million
Monday, Aug. 21: $291 million
Saturday, Aug. 19: $264 million
Wednesday, Aug. 16: $236 million
Monday, Aug. 14: $215 million
Saturday, Aug. 12: $204 million
Wednesday, Aug. 9: $170 million
Monday, Aug. 7: $145 million
Saturday, Aug. 5: $124 million
Wednesday, Aug. 2: $95 million
Monday, July 31: $74 million
Saturday, July 29: $60 million
Wednesday, July 26: $41 million
Monday, July 24: $28 million
Saturday, July 22: $20 million

How many Florida Lottery retailers are in Florida?

There are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here, the site states.

I bought Powerball ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?

No. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.

I bought a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Can I cash in my winnings in Florida?

No. Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.

When do Florida lottery tickets expire?

Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire."

What happens to the unclaimed prize money?

According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires 80% of unclaimed prize funds from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings.

What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?

Should a Powerball ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, the Florida Lottery site states, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series." According to Powerball's site, "unclaimed prizes are kept by the lottery jurisdiction. If a Grand Prize goes unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales for the draw run. The lotteries then distribute the money, based on their own jurisdiction's laws, to other lottery games or to their jurisdiction's general fund, or otherwise as required by law."

What happens to unclaimed Mega Millions prize money?

Should a Mega Millions ticket not be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, "the funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be returned to the lottery members in their proportion of sales for the jackpot rollover series."

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. According toPowerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

Are the odds of winning Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?

Players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize,powerball.comstates. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.

What are the odds of winning Mega Millions?

According to theMega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for matching the Mega Ball) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?

According toFlorida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."

However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."

Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.

Who won $1.08 billion Powerball prize on July 19?

As of Oct. 11, the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot winner has not been announced publicly. The winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles, which scored a $1 million bonus commission, according toCalifornia Lotteryofficials.

How long does $1.08 billion Powerball winner have to claim the prize?

According to Powerball rules, "ticket expiration dates typically vary from 90 days to one year depending on the selling jurisdiction. The expiration date is often listed on the back of your ticket. If the expiration date is not listed, check with your lottery."

According to theCalifornia Lottery, Powerball and Mega Millions winners haveone year from the date of the drawto claim their prize. The $1.08 billion Powerball winner has until July 19, 2024 − one year from the drawing date − to claim the grand prize at California Lottery headquarters. In California, it is public record to know the identities of lottery winners.

What is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history? Who claimed $2.04 billion Powerball prize?

$1.765 billion Powerball winner! Tickets from Naples market, Florida Publix worth $1 million (4)

The largest lottery prize ever climbed to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was an estimated $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but lottery ticket sales helped it grow to more than $2 billion after updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was revealed on Valentine's Day − Feb. 14, 2023. Edwin Castro won the largest-ever lottery jackpot, and he opted for a lump sum of $997.6 million, just shy of $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.

When did lotto jackpots hit $1 billion or more?

As of Oct. 11, 2023, there have been nine lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion.

9. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
8.$1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
7.$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
6.$1.35 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: A single ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
3.$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
2. $1.73 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023: A single ticket won from California.
1.$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.

Who won, how long did it take to winPowerball, Mega Millions and those billion-dollar jackpots?

What are the Top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever?

According to its website, here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of Oct. 11, 2023:

10.$536 million — July 8, 2016; Indiana
9.$543 million — July 24, 2018; California
8.$648 million — Dec. 17, 2013; California and Georgia
7.$656 million — March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
6.$1.05 billion — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
5.$1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California
4.$1.337 billion — July 29, 2022; Illinois
3.$1.35 billion — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
2.$1.537 billion — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
1. $1.58 billion — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida

What are the Top 10 largest Powerball jackpots ever?

Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of Oct. 11, 2023:

10.$687.8 million — Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
9.$699.8 million — Oct. 4, 2021; California
8.$731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
7.$754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
6.$758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
5.$768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
4. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California
3.$1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
2. $1.73 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California
1.$2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California

What are the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots ever?

The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots made the Top 10 biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of Oct. 11, 2023.

10.$768.4 million Powerball drawing — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
9.$1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
8.$1.08 billion Powerball drawing — July 19, 2023; California
7.$1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
6.$1.35 billion Mega Millions drawing — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
5. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
4.$1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida
3.$1.586 billion Powerball drawing — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
2. $1.73 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California
1.$2.04 billion Powerball drawing — Nov. 7, 2022; California

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